The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Through the story of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse who find themselves together in occasionally difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship, and love, Charlie Mackesy provides inspiration and hope in uncertain times. Readers of all ages have related to the shared experiences and significant dialogues between the four friends because they are full of life lessons.
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
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The philosophy of living a good life, loving oneself, being kind to others, living forgiveness of others and oneself, and being both satisfied and hopeful unroll like a Taoist scroll—or a gem of a book found in an ancient jar in a Middle Eastern cave—in gently presented prose composed of kind one-liners. That might give it a stuffy or preaching vibe, but it’s not at all. In a way that appeared inspired, it is soul-satisfying. This is not a book of self-help. It is a story that allows you to get knowledge and peace.
Knowledge is timeless, divine, and intensely individual. As the mole, the fox, and the horse learn, share knowledge, and grow to trust the child and each other, it seems as though a cherished and long-deceased grandfather is communicating universal truths through them. A catechism, that is. The protagonists—usually the boy—ask questions, and someone—usually—gives a response that your soul didn’t even realize it was looking for.
This surprisingly simple small book was created by an accidental philosopher-artist who lived in a stone house in the English countryside like a hermit priest. It is filled with surprisingly modest line drawings and script.
